| p>A synergy blend of essential oils can be more | | | | Ylang ) - Softly sweet and warm has an intoxicating |
| effective for promoting relief and healing than any | | | | aroma (pronounced "eelang") with sensual overtones. |
| single essential oil. The best pure essential oils to use in | | | | This in the Malayan language means "flower of the |
| synergy to relieve depression, include: Ylang Ylang, | | | | flowers." A native flower of Madagascar and the |
| Clary Sage and Atlas Cedarwood | | | | Reunion Islands its fragrant pale yellow blossoms are |
| ATLAS CEDARWOOD ( Cedrus atlantica ) - A | | | | used to grace a new marriage bed with a blessing of |
| warm and rich wood oil Atlas Cedarwood has a | | | | love and lasting happiness. Research studies indicate it |
| fortifying effect on the mind and emotions and bolsters | | | | stimulates the Central Nervous Systems and may be |
| one's courage in times of great change and unsettled | | | | helpful for alleviating depression. |
| circumstances. In general all Cedarwood essential oils | | | | Ylang Ylang is high in sesquiterpenes. Ylang Ylang III, |
| are very grounding! | | | | the last fraction collected during the last hours of |
| Atlas Cedarwood's antidepressant properties may | | | | distillation, is slightly thicker, earthier and less sweet oil, |
| help alleviate or prevent depression, lift the mood and | | | | and is composed almost entirely of sesquiterpenes. |
| counter states of melancholia. Its sedative action has a | | | | These are a class of chemicals common in higher |
| soothing, tranquilizing and calming effect on the body. | | | | plants that are naturally occurring alcohols. |
| Atlas Cedarwood is also useful as a tonic for | | | | Sesquiterpenes rarely exist in volatile aromatic oils. |
| strengthening and enlivening the entire BodyMind | | | | When distilled from plant matter sesquiterpene |
| system. | | | | compounds are known to stimulate the liver and |
| CLARY SAGE ( Salvia sclarea ) - An especially | | | | endocrine glands. They give it its powerfully |
| inviting, softly floral and sweet oil! Clary Sage can have | | | | antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory properties. |
| a deeply soothing effect on nervous tension in both | | | | Ylang Ylang is an excellent remedy known for |
| men and women. | | | | soothing tachycardia and hypertension! |
| Clary Sage's stimulating, regenerative and revitalizing | | | | One of the first essentials oils to consider when |
| action makes it excellent for treating nervousness, | | | | needing help for regulating and balancing the nervous |
| weakness, fear and depression. | | | | system. Inhalation may help deepen your respiration for |
| Clary Sage is known to promote long lasting states of | | | | slower more rhythmic breathing. Helpful for panic! |
| tranquility, warmth and aliveness. For some people | | | | PLEASE NOTE: There are many cheap, synthetic |
| Clary Sage has an especially hypnotic effect on the | | | | copies of aromatic oils, but these are not |
| mind and emotions producing very tranquil and | | | | recommended for therapeutic use. For best results |
| peaceful states. | | | | purchase the highest quality oils you can possibly find. |
| Clary Sage may be especially helpful for relieving | | | | Use certified organic essential oils, or oils that have |
| stressful or tense physical and emotional states. | | | | been tested and are pesticide free. |
| YLANG YLANG ( Cananga odorata ~ True Ylang | | | | |